Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

From the following particulars, calculate value of goodwill of a partnership firm by applying capitalisation of average profit method:
Total profits from the last 5 years are ₹261000
Capitalisation rate is 20% and the firm has net assets of ₹200000

Options:

₹55000

₹61000

₹71000

₹74000

Correct Answer:

₹61000

Explanation:

Average profit = 261000/5 =₹52200
Capitalised value of firm = 52200*100/20 = ₹261000
GOODWILL= Capitalised value of firm- net assets = 261000-200000= ₹61000